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“So, you have no idea how to play the role of a shaman, huh?”
Lee Ji-Yeon’s new drama, In the Name of God, was a comedic piece where a passionate detective, a rookie female prosecutor, and a beautiful shaman team up to catch a murderer.
The role that Lee Ji-Yeon expected Yoo-Jin to play was that of a young shaman. It was a role that was as significant as the male and female leads.
“Playing the role of a shaman does seem interesting. But when I tried to practice my acting, I just couldn’t capture the essence of the role. Should I incorporate a knife dance into my portrayal of a shaman? Like this? Whoosh~ whoosh~!”
Holding chopsticks in both hands, Yoo-Jin mimicked the shaman’s knife dance and laughed. Though she was uncertain about playing the role of a shaman, she expressed confidence in playing the role of the second daughter in Blue Sky better than anyone else, especially since she used to work part-time at a BBQ restaurant for six months.
“You made a good choice. Recognizing what you can do is the first step in managing your filmography.”
‘So what if she can’t play the role of a shaman now? She can always do it later.’
As actors progress in their careers and gain more experience, their capacity to take on a wider variety of roles naturally expands. Additionally, it was entirely possible to expedite the development of one’s ability to play a wide range of roles through learning.
If needed, I could help Yoo-Jin by visiting a professional shaman and...
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